As in 1866, the blue evening dress coat is a military copy of the civilian full dress coat with three gilt Navy buttons on each side, two small buttons at the waistline in back and with sleeve lace
The clever elastic neckline allows you to wear it on or off the shoulders depending on your mood or occasion, giving you two distinct looks in one dress
The key to nailing this look is to pair your favorite everyday trends (like these low-rise jeans) with glam pieces you might actually wear again (like this metallic halter top)
The rich emerald tone reads as festive and season-forward without competing with a white or ivory dress that the engaged person is wearing, and the satin fabric elevates the maxi length into cocktail-formal territory
Because cocktail is a less formal option than black tie or full formal, the styling of your suit will matter, too
The matte gold of the outfits is complemented by the embroidery, jaali work, aari work and stone work